[[ICANN 53]] was the last ICANN meeting to be held before the expiration of ICANN's contract with the NTIA to perform the IANA functions. Although the contract was renewable for up to four additional years, the hope of the ICG was to complete the process before the expiration of the contract at the end of September, 2015.<ref>[https://www.circleid.com/posts/20150120_iana_transition_planning_proceeding_in_fine_internet_style/ CircleID - Alissa Cooper: IANA Transition Planning Proceeding in Fine Internet Style], January 20, 2015</ref> Unsurprisingly, much programming and discussion regarding the transition occurred at ICANN 53. | [[ICANN 53]] was the last ICANN meeting to be held before the expiration of ICANN's contract with the NTIA to perform the IANA functions. Although the contract was renewable for up to four additional years, the hope of the ICG was to complete the process before the expiration of the contract at the end of September, 2015.<ref>[https://www.circleid.com/posts/20150120_iana_transition_planning_proceeding_in_fine_internet_style/ CircleID - Alissa Cooper: IANA Transition Planning Proceeding in Fine Internet Style], January 20, 2015</ref> Unsurprisingly, much programming and discussion regarding the transition occurred at ICANN 53. |